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Puster Elementary Principal MessageFrom: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>Date: Thursday September 28, 2017 2:32 PMSubject: Puster Elementary Principal MessageAttachments: TEXT.htm; Mime.822
PUSTER ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL MESSAGE September 28, 2017
Kevin Parker Principal
UPCOMINGDATES:
September29 Puster
PRide @ 8:15am
October 2 Choirand Chess
Tomorrow is our first Puster Pride assembly of the year. These assemblies allow us to celebrate the successes wehave had on our campus over the past 6 weeks and recognize individual students for showing good character. When your child is going to be recognized, you will receive an email letting you know so you can attend if youchoose. Remember, October 6th and 9th are student holidays so we will have a four day weekend next week. Have a great weekend and enjoy the cooler weather!
I have communicated with you over the past few weeks about my desire to do something more to help the victims ofHurricane Harvey. I have worked with Ashley Steed, Aimee Peay and Alison Smithwick to find ways we can help thechildren find some sort of normalcy as they return to the classrooms. I have included a link below if you would like tojoin us in helping to send the students of Carroll Elementary in Northeast Houston with proper clothing (standarddress is required at their school) and supplies. We will support the students and staff throughout this school year. Ifyou would like to participate, these donations should be dropped off at Puster Elementary anytime between now andOctober 10th. A team of us will deliver these items and record video footage of the impact we hope to make for
October 3 STEMClass K1
October 4 3rdGrade Field Trip
October 4 STEM Class 2
4
October 5 WatchMe Sculpt
October 6 9 Holiday Weekend
October 19 KGField Trip
October 23 FallFamily Fun Night
others in their time of need. My hope is that we also make an impact on our students and instill in them the values ofdoing good things for others during a time when our world seems so selfish at times. If you sign up, please discusswith your child the impact your family is making and how we are hopefully making someone else's life a little bitbetter. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4eaba92ea57adopt
Pride in Puster!Kevin
Please let me know if I can do anything for you. You can always reach me on my cellphone at 4696672280.
Follow Mr. Parker on Twitter @peskevinparker and follow what's happening onour campus @pusterlearners.
Dates to Remember:
September 29 Puster Pride @ 8:15 amOctober 2 Choir and ChessOctober 3 STEM Class K1October 4 3rd Grade Field TripOctober 4 STEM Class 24October 5 Watch Me SculptOctober 6 9 Fall BreakOctober 19 KG Field TripOctober 23 Fall Family Fun Night
Absences/Tardies:Please email Kendra Card @ [email protected] day that your child is absent. Absences accompanied by a doctor's note areconsidered excused.Parents of children who are absent (unexcused) for 3 or more days or parts of dayswithin any 4 week period will receive a letter from our office. A meeting/action plan maybe requested for any child who is absent 10 or more days within any 6 month period.Please remember that students need to be seated in their classrooms when the 8:00a.m. bell rings. Otherwise, they are considered tardyIf you have questions or need more information regarding our district policy onabsenteeism, please contact our AssistantPrincipal, Holly Haynes: 4697428227 or email :[email protected].
Foundation for Lovejoy SchoolsNorth Texas Giving Day: Thank YouThe Foundation for Lovejoy Schools would like to say thank you to the LovejoyCommunity for raising over $108,000 from 402 donors on North Texas Giving Day. TheFoundation is well on their way to reaching their goal of receiving donations from 650
donors totaling $200,000 by December 31st. Every gift is valuable to the mission ofenhancing education in Lovejoy. If you are considering making a donation to theFoundation, please click here for more information.
Men's Tailgate Tournament: October 11It is time for the men to sign up for the Men'sTailgate Tournament. Join us for food, beer, and acornhole tournament. The tournament is doubleelimination, so everyone is guaranteed to play two
games. The tournament will be held at the home of John and Kris Dunaway in Lucas.Sponsors for the event are Renfro Dunaway Group, Lee Lewis, Nine Band Brewing,Tom Grisak Estate Homes Realtors, Estate Life Magazine Lucas and Fairview, ChickfilA of Allen, and the Dunaway Family. For more information and to register to for theevent click on the following link: Men's Tailgate Registration.
Wednesday, October 116:30 PM
120 McMillen, Lucas, Texas
Lunchroom Visitors (PreK4)You are welcome to have lunch with your child throughout the year. Please keep inmind that you may only bring food for your child to eat. We have many students oncampus with food allergies and this will ensure that students are not put at risk. Also,just as in years past, we ask that only you and your child sit at the designated tablesclosest to the hallway windows. Morning Drop OffThis routine will stay the same as in years past. Cars will enter the north driveway andcome to the back of the campus. Either staff or Safety Crew students will be waiting toassist your child out of the car. On the first day of school, students will go immediatelyto their classroom regardless of what time they arrive. Beginning on August 22,students who arrive before 7:45 AM will report to the cafeteria (3rd/4th graders) or thegym (KG, 1st, 2nd graders). They will then move to their classes when the bell rings at7:45 AM. Afternoon Pick UpStudents will be dismissed at 3:05. Car riders will be dismissed to the back of thecampus. Please have your car number visible so this procedure will go as smoothly aspossible. If you plan to walk up to the front door to pick up your child, we will ask thatyou wait outside until the bus riders come through the front door. We will then releaseyour child to you. This ensures the buses get out in a timely manner, as well as, weknow exactly who your child is leaving campus with. The safety of your children trumpseverything else we do at Puster.
PRE K NEWS
To see PreK News click here
PUSTER NEWS
Fall Break October 6 9 Puster Elementary will be closed on Friday, October 6and Monday October 9th.
Watch D.O.G.S. 100DAD ChallengeTake a day or ½ day to be ahero for your child. Get yourpicture on the Puster WatchD.O.G.S. wall with your child.Signup below for your day. Let'ssee how fast we can fill this up.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054ca4aa28a46watch
What is WATCH D.O.G.S and how do you participate? Watch D.O.G.S. is a program that helps bring dads and other male role models into ourschool. Dad's spend a day with their child at school and get to interact alongside theteachers, help with carpool, monitor hallways, help out in the classroom, help withspecials...the possibilities are endless.
Each Watch D.O.G. dad will need a Tshirt that he will wear on the day he isvolunteering at the school. Your child/children may also want a "My Hero" shirt to wearthat day too. Below is the link to purchase your tshirts.
*Dads order the official "Watch D.O.G.S ®" tshirthttp://dogstore2.fathers.com/cottonshortsleevetshirt.html*For your kids order the "My Hero" tshirthttp://dogstore2.fathers.com/myheroyouthtshirt.html
To participate in the Watch D.O.G.S. at Puster you must be an approvedvolunteer. Please complete the Lovejoy ISD 20172018 Online Volunteer
Application: Go to www.lovejoyisd.net , selecting "Parents Parent Resources" from the top toolbar, and "Volunteer Application" from the right side of the page.Please get your application in quickly to allow the district time to perform thebackground check prior to your volunteer day as a Watchdog. If you are not approvedyou will not be allowed to volunteer If you have any questions you can contact Henri Frilouxat [email protected] or 9723655478.
LIBRARY NEWS
Book FairThank you for a successful event! with Book Fair proceeds we are able to buy manynew books and a new library rug.
REMINDER! Book Clubs Sign up deadline is Friday, Sept. 29Second through fourth graders will begin hearing about book club offerings startingnext week on morning announcements. Book clubs are completely optional and forFUN. Students may indicate interest in participation by completing the Google Form onthe library website. Here are the book club basics:
Students bring their own books. These may be personal copies, library copies, orereader versions. If you have trouble obtaining a book, please reach out to Mrs.Smithwick.Students meet with the book club one day a week during the lunch period. It iseasiest for students to bring their lunches on book club days in order to avoidmissing discussion while standing in the lunch line.A reading schedule is provided. Students read on their own in between meetingsso that we can spend most of the time talking the book and highlighting favoriteparts of the story.Readers of all abilities are welcome. This is a low pressure, inclusive group. Thegroup works best when members have joined based on interest.There will be more than one book club opportunity this year. If the first bookdoesn't appeal to your student, he/she may want to wait until the next book club.
PTA NEWS
National PTA Reflections competition for 2017We are excited to kick off a celebration of the arts during the National PTA Reflectionscompetition. Students are encouraged to get in touch with their inner artist and sharean interpretation of the 20172018 theme,
"Within Reach"Reflections encourages students to explore artistic talents for fun and recognition at thelocal, council, state and national levels. Students may submit work(s) in:
Dance Choreography Film Production Literature Musical Composition Photography Visual Arts
It is very important to review general rules and category specific submissionguidelines by visiting http://www.txpta.org/reflectionsparticipation before youbegin.Submissions that meet requirements will be eligible for judging and advancement to theLovejoy council level. Entries are due Friday, October 27th. One member of thehousehold must be a current Puster PTA member.All participants are honored on the "Within Reach" wall by the Think Tank!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions!Anna Dardano 9728971999
Directory Cover Contest Deadline September 29Calling all artists!!! It's time for the directory cover contest.Click here to download entry information and format. We look forward to all of theentries and excited to see whose artwork will earn the coveted front cover of the 201718 school directory
PTA Membership:Join PTA to gain access to weekly communication and school wide directory. Also,support Puster programming by joining your entire family for the 201718 school year.Don't forget to print form via the link provided and bring it completed with you to Meetthe Teacher Night. You can make one payment via check, cash, or cc/debit card formembership, Leopard Drive, and your Spirit Wear purchases. Go to this link for form:http://pes.lovejoyisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=383487&type=d&pREC_ID=976898
Leopard Drive:Support parent and student programming through our annual check writing campaign.This is the PTA's main source of revenue to provide all the programming for the 201718 school year. Daddy/Daughter dance, curriculum enrichment, Fall Family Fun Night,etc. are just a few of the events paid for through these funds. Not to mention thesupplies and materials that are gifted to Puster to enhance the educational program forall Puster students. All of your monetary contributions are greatly appreciated. Printform via link and bring with you to Meet the Teacher Night. You can make one paymentvia check, cash, or cc/debit card for Membership, Leopard Drive, and your Spirit Wearpurchases. Go to this link for moreinformation: https://squareup.com/store/leoparddrivedonations
DISTRICT NEWS
FREE & REDUCED lunch applications from last year WILL EXPIRE:
Families who wish to apply for free or reduced priced meals need to complete a new incomeapplication every school year. The free/reduced price eligibility of our returning students rolledover to this school year for the first 30 school days. However, last school year's Free/ReducedPriced School Meal Applications are set to expire on October 2, 2017. Students who currentlyreceive free or reduced price meals but whose family have not yet submitted an application forthe 20172018 school year or who have not received an eligibility letter from the StudentNutrition Office will be changed to full pay status on October 2, 2017.Households will beresponsible for the cost of school lunch until a new application is submitted and processed. Ifyou have not already completed a 20172018 Free/ Reduced Income Application you can pickone up at your school's office, cafeteria, or download one from our website atwww.lovejoyisd.net. To download an application from the website click on Departments,Student Nutrition, then Free/Reduced Income Applications. Once completed please return theapplication to the Student Nutrition Office.
Tracy McGoldrickStudent Nutrition AdministrationLovejoy Independent School DistrictPhone:4697428041
NEW! Eagle Project: Hurricane Harvey ReliefA message from Hunter Kight, WSMS 8th grader: "My name is Hunter Kight, I am an 8th grader at Willow Springs, and I've just startedmy eagle project. I have chosen to help the hurricane Harvey victims for my project.Many of the victims did not have flood insurance and this looks to be the most costlynatural disaster in U.S. history. The cleanup and rebuild effort will take more than ayear. There is a time during disasters like this that charities experience donor fatigue.This is where donations drop to their lowest. Through my project I am trying to reducedonor fatigue, by collecting basic essential items. I have partnered with the SalvationArmy to collect supplies like canned goods, baby food/formula, hygiene items, diapersand cases of water. Large donation boxes are located at each school to collect theseitems. I will leave these boxes out until November 3, 2017. Please consider supportingthis effort by filling the boxes and helping the victims." Click herefor additional information.
NEW! September Student Nutrition Newsletter:Go to this link for September Student Nutrition Newsletter filled with announcements,nutrition news, and our recipe of the month. If you would like to share our newsletterwith parents and students at your campus, the link is listed below.
https://1.cdn.edl.io/ZuqXTSNNnz8aTCERgbplDGQ7TzGkHiuG3OowpbIlgrH0wqWn.pdf
NEW! ASA Winter Basketball Registration NowOpenRegistration for ASA Winter Basketball is now open forgrades K 12. Click here for additional information.
Homecoming MumsThe Lovejoy Majestics will be selling mums in thehigh school commons area during A, B and C lunch
from Monday, September 25th through October 12th between 11:25 AM and 1:00 PM; and in the evenings, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays andThursdays at the high school between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM beginning September26th through October 12th. Majestic Mums are a great Lovejoy tradition with all profits supporting the MajesticsDance Team. A dazzling array of mums and garters will be offered to suit any taste andbudget. Unique custom designs are available for mums and garters with numerousdecorative ribbons, bling, and sports specific trinkets from football, basketball, baseball,band, theater, choir, fishing, wrestling and so much more. Come by the LHS CommonsArea to see the offerings. The Majestics thank you for your support. New This Year: Name loops, braids and bases to buy to help you make your own.
Evening with the Majestics: October 13, 2017
The annual Evening with the Majestics will be Friday, October 13th. All Lovejoy ISDstudents in grades K6 are invited to join the Majestics as we celebrate Homecoming."Mini Majestics" (grades K4) and "Majestics in Training" (grades 56) will perform thepregame Fight Song in the Victory Lines on the field, and will then sit with theMajestics and participate in "stand routines" in the bleachers. Click here for additionalinformation. Click here to complete the registration form and be a part of theHomecoming tradition.
Lovejoy Leopards, Inc. 9th Annual Golf Tournament: October 6Lovejoy Leopards, Inc. will host their 9th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, October6th at Twin Creeks Golf Club in Allen. Registration will begin at 7:30 AM with aShotgun Start at 8:30 AM. Click herefor the registration form and for additional information.
Gifted and Talented Meet & Greet: September 28The Lovejoy Gifted Association will host an informal Meet and Greet on Thursday,September 28th from 8:30 AM 10:30 AM in the Board Room of the Lovejoy ISD
Administration Building, 259 Country Club Road, Allen, TX 75002. Please join us for a"light" breakfast and coffee and to learn more about the Gifted and Talented program atLISD, as well as The Lovejoy Gifted Association. This is an opportunity to meet BrieSmith (LISD Director of Advanced Academics), Kari Lockhart (LISD AdvancedAcademics Coordinator), and other GT parents. For additional information please visitthe LGA website atwww.lovejoygifted.org
Elementary Swim Camp: September 23 and October 21LHS Senior, Sloan Carevic, will be hosting a swim camp for elementary
students on September 23rd and October 21st at the Lovejoy swimming pool locatedbehind Sloan Creek Intermediate School. Click here for additional information. Clickhere to register.
BYOP® (Volleyball Fall Session): Preregistration ends October 2BYOP® Program Overview: This training program is designed for any volleyball player, no matter what skill orability level, as long as their goal is to become the best they can be. Parents must befully dedicated to being actively involved in this program. BYOP® will provide excellentvolleyball fundamental skills training, as well as life lessons to both player and parent. BYOP® Program Details: Each training session will build upon a solid foundation of allfundamental skills needed to participate in the sport of volleyball. Parents must beengaged in every training session and involved in the home training program involvingphysical and skills activities. Click here for additional information regarding the Fall Session with the Intro to BYOP®on October 2nd, and training beginning on October 16th.
Friends of Fairview Firefighters Association Community PancakeBreakfast: October 21
Lovejoy Homecoming"Black Out" Shirt OrderForm: Deadline isSeptember 29Lovejoy Homecoming isFriday, October 13th. Be apart of the Homecomingtradition by wearing the"Black Out" spirit shirt. Thedeadline for orders is Friday,September 29th. Click hereto print your order form. Tshirts are $10 each. Additionally, "Black Out" spiritshirts will also be availableduring lunches at WSMS andLHS from 11:30 AM 1:00PM during Homecoming
week.
Text Messaging capability to SchoolMessenger
Lovejoy ISD is adding text messaging capability to SchoolMessenger, thesystem we use for phone calls and email communications for informationsuch as school closings due to inclement weather. SchoolMessenger willbe configured to send text messages to your wireless phone number(s),with your approval. Please confirm we have your accurate wireless phonenumber in the PowerSchool Parent Portal and then optin to participate byfollowing the directions below.In order to receive messages from Lovejoy ISD or your student's schoolvia SMS text we must have your wireless number(s) in SchoolMessengerand receive an "OptIn Confirmation" from your wireless device.You can easily optin by simply sending "Y" (or "Yes"), via text message, toour SchoolMessenger Short Code number 67587.
The wireless number(s) you enter into the PowerSchool Parent Portal areupdated nightly. If you update your wireless number, or add a new number,in the PowerSchool Parent Portal, the new number will automatically besent an OptIn message.To access the PowerSchool Parent Portal, please click here. If you haveany questions, or if we may be of any assistance, please contact StaceyDillon at 469.742.8003.
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